New Delhi: Head of Indian Justice, NV Ramana, on Wednesday confirms that the judiciary must have “full freedom” and cannot be controlled, directly or indirectly, by the legislature or executive, or the ‘legal rule’ will be an illusion.
At the same time, judges should not be affected by the emotional tone of public opinion which is strengthened through the social media platform, said CJI, added, it is very important to start the discourse on how social media trends can affect institutions.
Ramana made a observation while delivering a warning lecture ’17th warning.
“For justice to apply a check on the strength and actions of the government, he must have full freedom.
The judiciary cannot be controlled, directly or indirectly, by the legislature or executive, or the legal rule will be an illusion.” At the same time, the judge should not affected by the emotional tone of public opinion, which is strengthened through the social media platform, “said Cji.
He added that the judges must pay attention to the fact that the strength of reinforced does not necessarily reflect what is true and what the majority believe in.” New media tools that have the ability Great amplification is unable to distinguish between true and wrong.
, Good and bad and real and fake.
Therefore, media trials cannot be a guidance factor in deciding on the case.
“Because it is very vital functioning independently and resistant all assistance and external pressure.
While there are many discussions about the pressure from the executive, it is also important to start the discourse on how social media trends can affect institutions,” he added.
Justice cannot be controlled, or the ‘legal rule’ will be an illusion: CJI
